Dr. Maitre will collaborate with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to develop a process, toolkit and support elements in order to diagnose cerebral palsy earlier than after a child’s second birthday as current medical methods allow. She is a part of the Foundation’s collaboration with six of the country’s top medical institutions working to better predict developmental differences in neonatal follow-up clinics.

The project has been awarded $1.5 million in funding and will be completed in 2020. Dr. Maitre currently works with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation as a member of its Scientific Advisory Committee, helping to guide the strategic direction of the Foundation’s work and comprised of renowned leaders in the scientific and medical community.